Dry January is over. Now, you can “fill” the next few months with spirited celebrations!
Here are four fabulous cocktails to mix for special occasions and to enjoy with friends or family. Remember to measure and drink responsibly. Cheers!
The Oscars – Feb. 9
Gather round the big screen and enjoy a little glitz and glam with this bubbly cocktail. Make with Glenfiddich or your preferred single-malt scotch.
The Stag 75
- 2 parts single-malt scotch
- ½ fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes simple syrup
- Champagne, to top
- Lemon twist, to garnish
Add all ingredients except the Champagne and lemon twist to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne. Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop in. glenfiddich.com
Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14
Woo your sweetheart with a rose-infused gin cocktail. The sweet infusion of cucumber and rose petals results in a unique taste that is sure to sweep your Valentine off their feet.
Dressed & Dapper
Created by Mattias Horseman, Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador
- 1 part Hendrick’s Rose-infused Gin
- 1 part Aperol
- 1 part yellow chartreuse
- 1 part fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake & strain into a Coupette glass. hendricksgin.com
National Margarita Day – Feb. 22
Cheer National Margarita Day with this simple yet smooth cocktail that blooms amongst a trifecta of flavors.
The Freshest Margarita
Created by Jaime Salas, National Milagro Ambassador
- 2 parts Milagro Silver
- ¾ part agave nectar
- 1 part fresh lime juice
Pour all ingredients into a Boston shaker, shake and strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. milagrotequila.com
St. Patrick’s Day – Mar. 17
It isn’t a St. Patrick’s Day celebration without the Irish whiskey! It’s almost better than a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!
Irish Gold Rush
- 2 parts Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey
- ¾ parts fresh lemon juice
- ¾ parts honey syrup
- Lemon twist
Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake until well-chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with a lemon twist. tullamoredew.com
